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Spec Script versus Shooting Script

Posted on October 27, 2010 by Donald L. Vasicek

By Donald L. Vasicek http://www.donvasicek.com dvasicek@earthlink.net The spec script is written on spec. What this means is that the screenwriter follows the guidelines for writing a screenplay. These guidelines include format, structure, story, characterization and lean writing. The spec script … Continue reading →

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“How to Choose a Good Script Consultant”

Posted on October 13, 2010 by Donald L. Vasicek

Screenwriting, as movies, are subjective. What one person likes, another person does not like. If you’ve ever discussed a movie with someone, you know what I mean. The same goes with script consultants. What each one sees in a script … Continue reading →

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“How to Write Theme”

Posted on October 9, 2010 by Donald L. Vasicek

If you eat a tortilla with cannabis butter, within 15 minutes, your body will feel an electrical-like blitzkrieg coursing your body. This charge is a dichotomy. It reverberates throughout your organs, muscles, nerves, etc. Your body is charged. Yet, your … Continue reading →

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